Clinical Support Nurse

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Health Authority in Saskatoon is seeking a Clinical Support Nurse to join the site-wide Code Blue/Outreach team, providing critical care interventions and monitoring for patients with deteriorating conditions.

The role supports stabilization and patient transfer, mentors learners, and works within a caring, collaborative nursing framework at Saskatoon City Hospital.

Qualifications

• 3 years RN experience in emergency/critical care.
• BScN degree.
• ACLS and BLS certifications.
• Registered/eligible with CRNS.

Responsibilities

• Assist in critical care interventions for deteriorating patients.
• Support stabilization and monitoring until transfer to appropriate care location.
• Mentor patients, nursing staff and learners as a preceptor.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

ECG interpretation

Hemodynamic monitoring

Ventilatory support

Medication titration

Self-motivation

Collaboration

Education

BScN

ACLS

BLS

CRNS registration

Job description

Position #: 9012057

Expected Start Date: October 25, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Saskatoon City Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Clinical Support Nursing

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.79

Shift Information: Days, Nights, Weekends

Number of Hours per Rotation: 10 shifts of 11.78 hours per 4 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Extended Shift Hours (11.78)

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse A $38.580 to $50.070

Travel Required: No

Job Description: The Clinical Support Nurse is a highly visible and responsive member of the site-wide Code Blue/Outreach team who will assist in providing the critical care interventions required to manage patients with deteriorating conditions ranging from uncomplicated to highly complex. This position will support the stabilization and provide nursing care and monitoring until the patient is received into the appropriate care location. The incumbent also acts a mentor to patients, nursing staff and/or preceptor to learners while demonstrating a caring approach, and understanding of the nursing process, a conceptual model of practice, and the philosophy, objectives and standards of the SHA.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 3 years experience as an RN in an emergency or critical care environment

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Other Education and Training

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
• Nursing diploma is acceptable

Competencies

• Basic - Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to perform 12 lead ECGs
• Competent in hemodynamic monitoring
• Ability to identify lethal dysrhythmias
• Initiate, monitor, and titrate critical care medications
• Ability to initiate and exercise critical thinking and decision-making
• Manage advanced airways and provide ventilatory support
• Communication skills to transfer knowledge/skills
• Self motivated with the ability to work independently
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work collegially, collaboratively and build positive relationships
• Initiate and maintain advanced lines
• Ability to work in a collaborative and consultative manner

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)